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Research leadership that shapes the future – and increased number of applications to LTH
DEAN'S BLOG. Strong research leadership not only fosters excellence in research today – it also enhances the appeal and quality of education, thereby laying the foundations for the future provision of expertise, writes Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH.
Battery technology takes off as markets adjust
The development of batteries for electric vehicles has progressed much faster than experts and policymakers had anticipated. New research shows that the market is well equipped to cope with both raw material shortages and price increases. This raises questions about which materials are actually critical to the energy transition, according to the [...]
Faculty of Engineering to recruit more leading international researchers
As part of a new initiative, Lund University is seeking 14 international researchers, several of whom will be based at Faculty of Engineering.
Sustainability Week 2026 – LTH’s Program
For the 10th time, Lund University is organising Sustainability Week together with Lund Municipality. With over 70 events over six days, sustainability topics will be highlighted in different ways within social, ecological and economic sustainability. It is a week of discussion and action, serious issues and hopeful visions of the future.
Packing up and ready to go – ahead of the furniture fair in Milan
A large group of LTH students will travel in April to exhibit their work, gather new impressions and make contacts during the world‑leading design fair in Milan. Designing furniture is something renowned architects have engaged in throughout history – and being exposed to and interacting within this international environment is a fantastic [...]
Lund alum receives the world’s most prestigious water prize
Lund University alumnus, Professor Kaveh Madani, Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), has been named the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize laureate, the world’s most prestigious award for outstanding achievements in water.
Airing affects energy use – now we know how much
"High-airers" and "low-airers" have been mapped in a research study at LTH, The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University. The study examines how much we ventilate by window airing and how energy use in our homes is affected by airing - the added energy use can vary up to 60 times between different households.
How EU agriculture can meet its climate targets
The proposal from the EU’s Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change is to phase out agricultural subsidies for the activities causing the greatest climate damage, while increasing carbon sequestration and introducing specific price tags for emissions. Here, five Lund University researchers share their views on whether the EU’s agricultural and [...]
"Around Lund’s major flagships, we have a unique opportunity"
DEAN'S BLOG. The development of Lund innovation district places LTH in a highly central position. At LTH, we continue to evaluate the opportunities that an establishment there could offer, in what may become a dynamic environment for interdisciplinary breakthrough research and vibrant innovation, writes Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH.
Unprecedented interest in Lund University’s recruitment – LTH welcomes AI researcher
There has been a record-breaking number of applicants for Lund University’s international recruitment drive. The original total of 25 advertised positions has been increased to 45 – researchers from some of the world’s leading universities who are now heading to Lund. LTH welcomes AI-researcher Danqing Shi to the faculty.
Elegant solution for measuring ultrashort laser pulses discovered
Ultrashort laser pulses - that are shorter than a millionth of a millionth of a second -have transformed fundamental science, engineering and medicine. Despite this, their ultrashort duration has made them elusive and difficult to measure. About ten years ago, researchers from Lund University and Porto University introduced a tool for measuring [...]
Many thanks for all the good work and collaboration this year
Over the past year, LTH researchers’ expertise in crisis and preparedness – due to the unfortunately heightened global situation – has been in high demand in public debate. Otherwise, 2025 brought a series of positive developments in education and research. This is highlighted in a Christmas and New Year greeting to all LTH friends from Annika [...]
Second term for EU's Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change – LTH-professor continues
The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change is entering a new phase as its first four-year term ends in March 2026. The Council's new members have now been announced, and Lars J Nilsson, Professor of Environmental and Energy Systems at LTH, will continue to be one of the representatives.
Gustaf Ramel and Margret Bauer become LTH’s honorary doctors
They have made an outstanding professional contribution characterized by scientific excellence, significant importance for research infrastructure, or significant importance for society. LTH Faculty Board has decided that two individuals will be appointed honorary doctors in 2026.
From ticks to fossil-free: Researchers awarded for their work – Himani Garg at LTH one of them
There is a solemn atmosphere among the researchers who are about to take the stage and talk about their research. They are all scholarship recipients from one of Hain's four foundations that distribute funds to Lund University research. This year, 17 researchers will share SEK 13.5 million.